Local News

Motorsport legend in the making

He was the only Kiwi on the track but that didn't shake his cool. The result? First place at the 40th City of Melbourne Titles go-karting event this month. Tauranga... Read More

Rescue helicopter logs 270 missions

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed 270 life-saving missions across the Bay of Plenty in the first half of the year. The Tauranga-based chopper responded... Read More

Gorge closures set to disrupt SH2 traffic

Motorists travelling through the Karangahake Gorge are being urged to plan ahead, with a series of daytime closures scheduled on State Highway 2 later this month... Read More

Tauranga’s golden brew heads to Beervana

A Tauranga brewery nine months into its commercial brewing journey is celebrating being named the country's best microbrewery by taking a distinctly Bay of Plenty... Read More

EVES Open returns to Pāpāmoa for 2026

Professional tennis will return to the Bay of Plenty this December, with the EVES Open set to bring another week of world-class competition to Pāpāmoa Tennis... Read More

See the world through the eyes of children

More than 100 people, including young families, friends and community members gathered at Katikati's Art Junction on August 10 for the opening of an exhibition... Read More

Experienced leaders appointed to new water board

Proven leaders with experience establishing and transforming some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure organisations have been appointed to the Board of Tauranga... Read More

Rev up the family and the vehicles

Sponsored Content Bay of Plenty's vintage and classic vehicle owners are invited to dust off their four-wheeled beauties for this month's Daffodil Car... Read More

Volunteers needed for Tauranga South patrol

A team of volunteers helping keep an eye on some of Tauranga's busiest southern suburbs needs more people to join them. The Tauranga South Community Patrol... Read More

Jim Cowern’s decades of service to Waihī Beach

For nearly 30 years, Jim Cowern has quietly worked behind the scenes to help protect Waihī Beach's environment, preserve its history and make his community... Read More

Millie and her journey into virtual mural magic

It's easy to look at a vibrant mural, say: 'Nice!” and keep walking by. But have you ever stopped and wondered about the lengths taken to create the incredible... Read More

Tauranga club takes top national honour again

A Tauranga roller skating club has capped off a remarkable rise with its strongest national championships result yet. Built through years of late nights and... Read More